JOHN ARTHUR HILBERTJohn Arthur Hilbert, 83, of Bath, died peacefully
Tuesday, May 30, 2006,in the presence of his family.He was a U.S. Navy
supply officer on an LST in World War II. He enjoyedgolfing and spending
time at his cabin gardening.He continued his parents' traditions of family
gatherings at the cabin,which were treasured by his family, especially at
Thanksgiving.He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Ruth Amrine
Hilbert,and his beloved dog "Snoopy."He is survived by his loving wife
of 58 years, Mary; a son, Jack(Barbara); two daughters, Karen (Ron) Anderson
and Suzanne (Jan) Sorige;five grandchildren, Tiffany, Adam, Kevin, Christian
and Alexander; andtwo great-grandchildren, Joshua and Drew.A memorial in
his honor will be held at the family cabin at a laterdate, when burial of
his cremains will take place at Unionville Cemetery.Arrangements are in
charge of the Adams-Mason Memorial Chapel, 791 E.Market St., Akron, OH
44305.

T. ALAN MARQUIST. Alan Marquis, 61, of Marysville, died
Tuesday, May 30, 2006, atHeartland of Marysville.A maintenance
electrician, he was a former associate of Ranco inDelaware for 19
years.He was born Dec. 28, 1944, in Detroit, and was predeceased by
hisparents, Billy and Wanda Steppe Marquis, and a son, Thomas Alan
Marquis II.He is survived by seven children, Rachel Kline, Stephen
Marquis and LeahMarquis, all of Marysville, David (Sharon) Marquis of
Galion, DeborahDye of Marion, and Victoria (Bill) Hornsby of Tennessee,
BenjaminMarquis of Washington; eight grandchildren, Simon and Ethan
Newberry,Logan and Jillian Kline, Katherine Marquis, Mark Harris and Jacob
andRebecca Hornsby; and his former wife, Sarah Elizabeth Wilson Gast
of Prospect.According to his wishes, there will be no calling hours or
funeral service.Memorial contributions may be made to Native American
Indian Center ofCentral Ohio, P.O. Box 07705, Columbus, OH 43207 or American
Red Cross,112 E. Fifth St., Marysville, OH 43040. Envelopes will be
available atthe funeral home.Condolences may be expressed to the family
atcondolences@underwoodfuneralhome.com.Underwood
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ERNA BARBARA AMELIA
NICOLErna Barbara Amelia Nicol, 91, of Plain City, died Wednesday, May
31,2006, at Memorial Hospital of Union County surrounded by her
loving family.She was a graduate of New California High School and a
lifetime memberof St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she was very
activewith Ladies Aid.She also was an avid quilter.She was born June
28, 1914, in Jerome Township, on the family farmpurchased by her grandfather
in 1878, where she lived her entire life.She was preceded in death by her
parents, Peter and Catherine ScheidererFisher, and her husband, Leo Nicol,
in 1962, to whom she was married atSt. John's Church.She is survived by
her children, Russell (Marilyn) Nicol, Merrill(Donna) Nicol and Rodney
(Cheryl) Nicol, all of Plain City, and Connie(Dean) Hagar of East Liberty;
eight grandchildren; 14great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren;
and a sister,Christine Rausch of Marysville.Calling hours will be Sunday
from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. at FergusonFuneral Home, Plain City. Funeral
services will be held Monday at 11a.m. at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Route 736, with prayerservice beginning at 10 a.m. at Ferguson
Funeral Home, with Pastor JackHeino officiating. Burial will be at St.
John's Lutheran Cemetery.Pallbearers will be the deceased's grandsons, Gary
Nicol, Mark Nicol,Ben Hagar, David Murphy, Duane Daniel, Jason Niswonger,
Shane Stewartand honorary pallbearer, Staff Sgt. Nicholas Hagar.Memorial
contributions may be made to the St. John's Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid

ERNA BARBARA AMELIA NICOLErna Barbara Amelia Nicol, 91, of Plain City, died
Wednesday, May 31,2006, at Memorial Hospital of Union County surrounded by
her loving family.She was a graduate of New California High School and a
lifetime memberof St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she was very
active with Ladies Aid.She also was an avid quilter.She was born June
28, 1914, in Jerome Township, on the family farmpurchased by her grandfather
in 1878, where she lived her entire life.She was preceded in death by her
parents, Peter and Catherine ScheidererFisher, and her husband, Leo Nicol,
in 1962, to whom she was married at St. John's Church.She is survived by
her children, Russell (Marilyn) Nicol, Merrill(Donna) Nicol and Rodney
(Cheryl) Nicol, all of Plain City, and Connie(Dean) Hagar of East Liberty;
eight grandchildren; 14great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren;
and a sister, Christine Rausch of Marysville.Calling hours will be Sunday
from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. at FergusonFuneral Home, Plain City. Funeral
services will be held Monday at 11a.m. at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Route 736, with prayerservice beginning at 10 a.m. at Ferguson
Funeral Home, with Pastor JackHeino officiating. Burial will be at St.
John's Lutheran Cemetery.Pallbearers will be the deceased's grandsons, Gary
Nicol, Mark Nicol,Ben Hagar, David Murphy, Duane Daniel, Jason Niswonger,
Shane Stewartand honorary pallbearer, Staff Sgt. Nicholas Hagar.Memorial
contributions may be made to the St. John's Lutheran Church, Ladies
Aid.

TED L. COX SR.Ted L. Cox Sr., 73, of Magnetic Springs, died unexpectedly
Wednesday,May 24, 2006, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.He was
retired from the O.M. Scotts Company where he had worked for morethan 20
years.He enjoyed gardening and driving his tractor and taking care of
fruittrees. In his younger years, he enjoyed fishing and squirrel
hunting.The special joy in his life was his devoted familyHe was born
Sept. 13, 1932, in Whitesville, W. Va., to the late Lee andEmma (Petry) Cox.
On Jan. 16, 1954, in Richmond, Ind., he married JoanL. Freeman, and she died
April 3, 2006. He also was predeceased bygrandsons Michael and Christopher
Cox, daughter-in-law Karen Cox andinfant brother Gary Richard
Cox.Surviving are children Martha (Bob) Johnson of Newark, Cindy
(Rex)Pierce and Debbie (Cox) Lutz of Magnetic Springs, and Leo (Tracy)
Coxand Jim (Brenda) Cox of Marysville; brothers and sisters Ernest
Cox,William (Juanita) Cox and Scott (Debbie) Cox, all of Magnetic
Springs,George Cox and Arthur (Cheryl) Cox of Marysville, John Cox of
Delaware,Ella May (Don) Lamb of Chicago, Shirley (Roy) Clemons of
Connecticut,and Lois Belcher of Whitesville, W.Va.; grandchildren, Adam and
MattKater, Garett and Nicole Pierce, Annie and Andrew Lutz, Austin
andConner Cox and Ted and Tess Cox; and six great-grandchildren.Calling
hours will be today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Stofcheck Funeral Home,Richwood,
where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. withthe Rev. Mo
Dunn officiating. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery.Memorial contributions
may be made to the American Cancer Society at1105 Mt. Vernon Ave. Marion, OH
43302.

NORMAN "NORM" GREENBAUMNorman "Norm" Greenbaum, 75, of Irwin,
died Saturday, May 27, 2006, atHeartland of Marysville, after a long
illness. He was surrounded by hisloving family.He was a retired dairy
farmer and the founder and owner of the Mid-OhioPallet Co. He was a lifetime
member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Hegraduated from Chuckery-Darby High
School, the class of 1949. He enjoyedspending time with his grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and family andfriends. He was an avid hunter and
fisherman and thoroughly enjoyedplaying euchre and pinochle.He was born
April 11, 1931, near Chuckery, to the late Albert and EmmaDellinger
Greenbaum. He also was preceded in death by a brother, Edgar"Hank"
Greenbaum; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Frances and ElmerScheiderer,
Harry Vollrath, Bernette Chamberlain and LeRoy Rausch.He is survived by his
wife, Marilyn Streng Greenbaum, to whom he wasmarried Feb. 10, 1951, in
Richmond, Ind., by the Rev. Hollenson; twodaughters, Linda (Fred) Kile of
Plain City, and Kay (Dick) Peterman ofMarysville; two sons, Gary (Jennie)
Greenbaum of Marysville, and Dennis(Beverly) Greenbaum of Milford Center;
nine grandchildren, Rick, Kellyand Tom Peterman, Alyse Halterman, Tyler
(Traci) Halterman, Chris (Anna)Greenbaum, Heather (Andy) Clarridge and
Brittany and Madilyn Greenbaum;two step-grandchildren, Richard Kile and
Travis (Carrie) Kile; sixgreat-grandchildren, Logan and Lexi Peterman, Kayla
Halterman, Drew andOlivia Halterman and Jordyn Orodi; three
step-great-grandchildren,Cameron, Coleman and Clayton Kile; an aunt, Verna
Dellinger of PlainCity; three sisters-in-law, Virginia Greenbaum of Irwin,
and LydiaVollrath and Mae Rausch, both of Marysville; a brother-in-law,
SargeChamberlain of Marysville; and many nieces, nephews and
friends.Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
atMannasmith Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday at
11a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Chuckery, with the Rev.
EugeneKappeler officiating. Burial will take place at the church
cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church
orLoving Care Hospice in care of the funeral home.Pallbearers will be
Mr. Greenbaum's sons and grandsons, Gary, Dennis andChris Greenbaum, Rick
and Tom Peterman and Tyler Halterman.Condolences may be expressed at www.mannasmithfuneralhome.com.

BETTY JANE SHAFERBetty Jane Shafer, 85, died Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at the
MilcrestNursing Center of Marysville.She was a member of the Order of
Home City Chapter of Eastern Star. Sheand her husband were their
grandchildren's "Biggest Fans" as they grewup and were at every ball game,
show, and band and choir program theywere able to attend. In her later
years as she became agreat-grandmother known as Grandma Minnie, she still
attended the ballgames of her great-grandchildren and was their "Biggest
Fan."Watching her great-grandchildren participate in football,
baseball,soccer, softball, T-ball, wrestling, powerlifting, choir, band,
playsand with flags was the joy of her later years. It also meant the
worldto the great-grandchildren to look and see "Grandma Minnie" in
thestands, as she would cheer them on in all they would do.All who knew
her will sadly miss her.She was born Dec. 15, 1920. She was preceded in
death by her parents,her husband, Richard "Dick" and a grandson, William
"Stevie" Miller, Jr.A loving mother, sister, grandmother,
great-grandmother, aunt andgreat-aunt, she is survived by two daughters,
Patricia "Pat" (William"Steve" Sr.) Miller of Marysville, and Penny Shafer
of Springfield;special friend, Dalene Sink; grandchildren, Debbie and David
Ferrell ofNorth Lewisburg, and Gary and Heidi Miller of Columbus; sister,
SusieBowman of South Vienna; great-grandchildren, Courtney, Jeff "JD"
andDakoda "Kody" of North Lewisburg, Nikita "Nikki," Matthew and
StephaineMiller of Springfield, and Seth Conaway Miller of Columbus; and
severalnieces, nephews and great-nieces and -nephews.Calling hours will
be Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Jackson Lytle &Williams Funeral Home,
2425 N. Limestone St., Springfield, with EasternStar Services at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at the funeralhome Wednesday at 11 a.m. Burial
will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to
Vista Care Hospice or the AmericanCancer Society.

MARY ADA CONLEYMary Ada Conley, 77, of Marysville, died Wednesday, May 24,
2006, atMemorial Hospital of Union County.She was a member of Marysville
Freewill Baptist Church and a very givingperson who supported many different
charities. She enjoyed playing bingoand gospel music.She was born July
5, 1928, in Scottown, Ohio, the daughter of the lateDillon and Edith
McCafferty Dunfee. She also was predeceased by twobrothers, the Rev. C.A.
Newman and Donald Runyan. She is survived by her husband of 58 years,
Winfred Conley ofMarysville; her daughter, Brenda Sue (Waymon) Mercer of
Raymond; hersons, Lewis Michael Conley and Rick (Sandy) Conley of
Marysville, Ron(Pam) Conley of London, and Randy (Libby) Conley of
Marion;grandchildren, Patrick, Doug, Spencer "Bo" (Raquel), Robert,
Bryan,Shawn, Collin, Joshua, Sara, Lesley, Desiree, Colton, Nicolas and
Kevin;11 great-grandchildren; her brothers, Fred Lewis (Patsy) Runyon
ofLondon, and Carl L. Runyan of West Jefferson; and numerous nieces
and nephews.Calling hours will be Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the
Skillman, McDonald& Vernon Funeral Home, Mechanicsburg, where funeral
services will beheld Saturday at 10 a.m. with the Revs. Paul Bogenrife and
John Mountjoyofficiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery,
Mechanicsburg.

NATHAN "NATE" MILLERNathan "Nate" Miller, 28, of
Middleburg, died unexpectedly Monday, May22, 2006.He was preceded in
death by his father, Ted Miller, and four grandparents.He is survived by
his mother, Stephanie Miller of Richwood; sisterElizabeth Miller of Oakland,
Calif.; step-mother, Mariellen Miller;step-brother Ron Lemon; step-sister
Kelly Kirchenstiner; and many lovingaunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews
and friends.A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday at 7 p.m. at
Cook &Son - Pallay Funeral Home, 1631 Parsons Ave., Columbus, Ohio,
where thefamily will receive friends at 6 p.m.

RUTH A. DUNCAN
MORGANRuth A. Duncan Morgan, 85, of Grove City, formerly of Phoenix,
andDelaware, Ohio, died Monday, May 22, 2006, at Riverside Hospital after
alengthy illness.A homemaker, loving mother, grandmother and sister, she
was a faithfulwitness for Jehovah.She was born June 26, 1920, in Hanging
Rock, Ohio, to the late John andRebecca Valentine Duncan. She also was
predeceased by her husband,Brooklin W. Morgan; a grandson, Robert Brey; and
many siblings.She is survived by a son, Brooklin R. "Roger" Morgan of
Phoenix; threedaughters; six grandchildren, including Roxanne (Mark)
Bumgarner ofMarysville; many great- grandchildren, including Shane, Jeramie,
Morgan,Jamie, Bobbi Marie, Colin and Joel; many great-great-grandchildren;
twosisters, Emma Savage and Zona Hughes; and many other relatives.A
memorial service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Underwood FuneralHome.
Burial will follow at Broadway Cemetery in Broadway.Condolences may be
expressed to the family atcondolences@underwoodfuneralhome.com
or www.underwoodfuneralhome.com

JOHNNY L. BIRCHFIELDJohnny L. Birchfield, 34, of Westerville, died suddenly
Tuesday, May 23,2006, at his residence.A 1990 Jonathan Alder High School
graduate, he was owner/operator of theAnchor Window Cleaning Service for the
past 12 years, along with his wife.He was a member of the Xenos Christian
Fellowship Church of Westerville.He enjoyed playing volleyball at Bolton
Field and for charity events,but most of all he enjoyed spending time with
his wife and son.He was born March 20, 1972, in Marysville.He is
survived by his wife, Angela Hamilton Birchfield, to whom he wasmarried in
1992 at Springdale Baptist Church; a son, Drake Birchfield;his parents, John
D. and Bonnie Moore Birchfield of Plain City; asister, Sheila (Tavis) Wilson
of Hilliard; father and mother-in-law,Dennis and Linda Hamilton of
Marysville; and a brother-in-law, ShaunHamilton of Marysville.Funeral
services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Ferguson Funeral Home,Plain City,
where the family will receive friends one hour prior to
theservice.

JAMES MICHAEL COXJames Michael Cox, 17, of
Marysville, died Monday, May 22, 2006, frominjuries sustained in an
automobile accident.A junior at Marysville High School, class of 2007, he
enjoyed allsports, including Monarch junior football, basketball, baseball
and track.He was a confirmed member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Active
with hischurch and Boy Scouts, he enjoyed skateboarding and hanging out with
his friends.He was very close to his loving, caring family and spent many
hours with them.His ambition was to attend school for cinematography to
do documentary films.He was born Dec. 27, 1988, in Delaware. He was
predeceased by his motherKaren Michael Cox; a brother, Christopher Cox; and
grandmother Joan Cox.Surviving are his father and stepmother, James and
Brenda Cox ofMarysville; brothers Austin and Conner Cox; grandparents Larry
and BetteMichael of Richwood, Ted L. Cox of Magnetic Springs and Paul and
JeriShultz of Marysville; and many relatives, aunts, uncles and
cousins.Calling hours will be today from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 1 to
3and 6 to 8 p.m. at Underwood Funeral Home. Funeral services will be
heldFriday at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Barry
Scottofficiating. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery.Memorial
contributions may be made to the Special Wish Foundation at1250 Memory Lane,
Columbus, OH 43209 and/or the Leukemia Society ofCentral Ohio at 2225 City
Gate Drive, Columbus, OH 43219.Underwood Funeral Home, along with Stofcheck
Funeral Home in Richwood,is handling arrangements.Condolences may be
expressed to the family at underwoodfuneralhome.com.

PATRICK C.
RIGGSPatrick C. Riggs, 75, of Milford Center, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006,
atHeartland of Marysville after an extended illness.He was a retired
master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force after more than20 years of service.
After retiring from the Air Force, he joinedNational City Bank in Marysville
and, after 15 years of service, retiredas a vice president.He was a
longtime member of VFW Post No. 3320, American Legion Post No.79 and was an
active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyedwoodworking and
restoring antiques.He was born Dec. 16, 1930, in St. Charles, Va., to the
late Richard andEthel Adkins Riggs. He also was preceded in death by a
daughter-in-law,Kelly Riggs, on Jan. 6, 2006.He was married June 13,
1954, at Trinity Lutheran Church by the Rev.Edward J. Goedeking to the
former Norma R. Rausch. She survives, as dotheir children, Steven P. (Cathy)
Riggs of Ostrander, Richard A. Riggsof Milford Center, and Jerry L. (Vicki)
Riggs of Hillsboro, Mo.;grandchildren Derek, Brendon and Audrey Riggs;
sisters Emogene (Dale)Ladd of Wharton, Mary Peters of Miamisburg, Ollie
(Mike) Alguire of SaukVillage, Ill., Edna (Ed) Crumley of Jonesville, Va.,
and Norma Kay (Bob)Love of Coeburn, Va.; brothers, Wayne (Zoe) Riggs of
Rockport, Ind., Roy(Becky) Riggs and Richard (Sharon) Riggs of Coeburn, Va.,
and Mike(Virginia) Riggs of St. Paul, Va.; and numerous nieces and
nephews.Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at
IngramFuneral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at
TrinityLutheran Church with the Rev. Barry Scott officiating. Burial
willfollow at the Milford Center Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be
made to Trinity Lutheran Church or TrinityLutheran School in care of the
funeral home.

ALMA L. WHITEAlma L. White, 73, of Ostrander, died
Monday morning, May 22, 2006, atHeartland of Marysville.She was a
homemaker and attended Delaware Bible Holiness Church in Delaware.She was
born June 9, 1932, in Huntington, W.Va., the daughter of thelate James and
Nellie G. McMasters Ferguson. She was the last of a family of 10.She was
married June 9, 1953, in Rome, Ohio, to Alvin R. White Sr., whosurvives, as
do their children, Larry J. (Nancy) White and Dorothy M.(Mark) Wygant of
Ocala, Fla., Patricia L. (Steven) Andrews of Ft.Pierce, Fla., Nancy J.
(Jimmie) Smith of Homosassa, Fla., and AlvinRussell (Shona) White Jr. and
Nellie M. (James) Vance of Ostrander; 16grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be
held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Delaware BibleHoliness Church, 380 N. Union
St., Delaware, where calling hours will beheld from 11 a.m. until the
service time. The Rev. Aaron Hamilton willofficiate with burial to follow at
Kingwood Memorial Park, near Lewis Center.Arrangements are being
completed by Ingram Funeral Home, Marysville.

CHEYENNE DENNIS JAMES BEGLEYCheyenne Dennis James Begley, 41, of
Rushsylvania, died Sunday, May 21,2006, at Mary Rutan Hospital in
Bellefontaine.A 1985 graduate of Benjamin Logan High School, he was
receiving clerkfor Midwest Express in East Liberty. He was a NASCAR and
Pittsburgh Steelers fan.He was born Jan. 9, 1965, in Dayton, to Ollie
James and Johnnie BayhanKennedy Begley. He was preceded in death by his
father, and his mothersurvives in Bellefontaine.He also is survived by
his wife, Mary Wicker Begley of Rushsylvania,whom he married Sept. 20, 1986,
in Bellefontaine; his daughters, Ashleyand Autumn Begley of Rushsylvania;
and two sisters, Lisa (Ed) Green ofBellefontaine, and Neva (Gus) Radabaugh
of Huntsville.Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at
EichholtzFuneral Home, Bellefontaine. Funeral services will be held Thursday
at11 a.m. at the First Church of God in Bellefontaine, with the Revs.
RayHeadings, Travis Risner and Patrick Sheridan and Deacon Harold
Dippleofficiating.

ELIZABETH ZIEGLER OLSON Elizabeth Ziegler
Olson, 69, of Dublin, died May 19, 2006, after acourageous, six-year battle
with advanced ovarian cancer.She was a loving companion, mother, sister and
daughter who led a caringand compassionate life. Her sweetness,
companionship and love will bemissed by all who knew and loved her.She
received her BSN from the New York Hospital-Cornell School ofNursing and her
MSN from the Ohio State University. She worked inseveral Columbus hospitals
and retired in 1999 from the Arthur G. JamesCancer Hospital. She was
secretary-treasurer of NFA, a flying club atDon Scott Field, from 1998 to
2002. Since 1979 she had been active inthe Oncology Nursing Society and was
a long-time member of the NorthCommunity Evangelical Lutheran Church.She
was born Nov. 23, 1936, in Harrisburg, Pa. She was preceded in deathby her
father, Edwin Allen Ziegler, and her mother, Josephine ZieglerAuten of
Columbus, survives.She also is survived by long-term, dear friend Dick
Willis of Columbus;sons David C. (Pamela) Zweizig of Chicago, and Andrew E.
(Holly) Zweizigof Marysville; daughter Miriam E. McGuffin of Worthington;
grandchildrenJohn, Zachary, MeriBeth, Joshua, Nathan and Maggie;
great-grandsonAiden; sisters Joanna Z. (Alan) Page and Miriam M. (Thomas
Baldwin)Ziegler of Tucson, Ariz.; nieces and nephews; and many
extendedrelatives and friends.A memorial service will be held at the
North Community EvangelicalLutheran Church, Saturday, June 10, 2006, at
11:30 a.m. Internment willbe at the Lutheran Reformed Cemetery in
Rebersburg, Pa.Memorial contributions may be made to the Ohio State
University's ArthurG. James Cancer Hospital.Arrangements are being made
by Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home &Cremation Service, 515 High St.,
Worthington, Ohio.

DON I. RANSOMEDon I. Ransome, 77, former resident of
Richwood, died early Mondaymorning, May 22, 2006, at his home in Lakeland,
Fla., where he and hisloving wife Doris had been residing for the last eight
years after his strokeA 1947 graduate of Richwood High School, he was an
Army veteran of theKorean War. He retired in 1988 as postmaster at the
Richwood Post Officeafter 34 years of employment.He was president of the
former Richwood Lions Club and trustee andlifelong member of Richwood First
Baptist Church. He had attended theSchalamar Creek Community Church with
Pastor Ford in Lakeland, and was amember of Mt. Carmel Lodge No. 303
F&AM of Richwood, member of VFW Post870 in Richwood, and a former
Richwood area Boy Scout leader and baseball coach.He had a passion for
playing golf and was an original member of the"Sweet 16" golf group. He had
played in several golf leagues through the years.He was born April 2,
1929, in Richwood, to the late William P. andGladys M. Park Ransome. He also
was predeceased by a daughter, KimAsbury, and a brother, Paul Ransome. On
Oct. 10, 1954, at Richwood FirstUnited Methodist Church, he married Doris
Randall and she survives.Also surviving are a son, Chris (Becky) Ransome of
Tokyo,Japan/Marysville, and their children, Christa and Evan Ransome;
ason-in-law, Roy (Kim) Asbury of Marysville; a sister, Anna
Lucille(Olin) Parish of Richwood; two brothers, Harold (Phyllis) Ransome
ofEuless, Texas, and Robert Ransome of Amherst; several nieces
andnephews; and a brother-in-law, Bill (Donna) Randall of Auburndale,
Fla.Calling hours will be Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Stofcheck
FuneralHome in Richwood, where Masonic services will be held at 8 p.m.
Funeralservices will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Richwood First Baptist
Churchwith Pastors Barb Stevens and Gerald Bentley officiating. Burial will
bein Claibourne Cemetery, where there will be veteran graveside
servicesconducted by the Richwood Veterans.Memorial contributions may be
made to the First Baptist ChurchScholarship Fund and/or the North Union
District Veteran's MemorialFund. Cards will be available at the Funeral
Home.

ROGER LEE STIDAMRoger Lee Stidam, 59, of Milford Center, died unexpectedly
Fridayafternoon, May 19, 2006, at the emergency room of Memorial
Hospital.He was a stonemason and concrete worker.He was a veteran of the
U.S. Army, having served in Germany. He was amember of Milford Center VFW
Post No. 4599 and the Mechanicsburg Eagles.He was born Oct. 27, 1946, in
Columbus, to David S. Sr. and VirginiaLowry Stidam. He was preceded in death
by his father and brothers DavidS. Stidam Jr. and Robert Stidam.He is
survived by his mother of Milford Center; a brother, Dale (Libby)Stidam of
Indian Lake; sisters, Rebecca (Mike) Luke of Marysville, Pam(Greg) Pinney of
Plain City, Robin (Lloyd) Stillings of Milford Center,Angie (Terry) Donahoe
of Woodstock, and Candy (Chris) Welch ofMechanicsburg; many nieces, nephews
and an aunt; and a special littlefriend, Christopher Hardesty of
Xenia.Calling hours will be Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Ingram Funeral
Homewhere funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the
Rev.Ron Payne officiating. Burial will follow at the Milford
Center Cemetery.Military honors will be provided by the Union County
Honor Guard.Casket bearers will be Mike Luke, Greg Pinney, Terry Donahoe,
ChrisWelch, Lloyd Stillings and Casey Rausch.

MARY GENE WILSON STEWARTMary Gene Wilson Stewart, 79, of Irwin, died
unexpectedly Fridaymorning, May 19, 2006, at the Ohio State University
Medical Center in Columbus.A homemaker and a farmers wife, she was a
member of many civicorganizations including the Rosedale Harmony Club, Kings
Daughters andMadison County Farm Bureau Board. She was the presiding judge
of thePike Township Election Board and longtime member of Milford
CenterUnited Methodist Church.She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother
and great-grandmother.She was born Dec. 4, 1926, in Lavanna, to the late
Hobart T. and EugeniaThompson Wilson.Survivors include her husband of
almost 60 years, Kenneth R. Stewart,whom she married June 5, 1946, in Seven
Mile; her children, James(Sherry) Stewart, Christine (Ron) Cottrill and Mary
Ellen (Gary) Burns,all of Irwin; grandchildren, Jamie (Jim) Zury, Jason
Ferguson, Matt(Karen) Burns, Wesley (Nicole) Stewart, Joshua (Kellie) Burns,
Bryon(Brandi) Stewart, Stacey (Kevin) Scheiderer, Stephanie Burns,
Ryan(Stephanie) Cottrill and Ronda (Mario) Montanez; 17
great-grandchildren;a sister, Louise Roach of Seven Mile; brothers- and
sisters-in law, Jackand LaVerne Shannon and Roger and Lila Stewart, all of
Irwin; and manynieces and nephews.Calling hours will be today from 2 to
4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at IngramFuneral Home where funeral services will be held
Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.with the Rev. Ronald Payne officiating. Burial will
follow at theMilford Center Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made
to the Milford Center UnitedMethodist Church in care of the funeral
home.Casket bearers will be her grandsons Jason Ferguson, Wesley
Stewart,Matt Burns, Bryon Stewart, Josh Burns, Ryan Cottrill, Jim Zury,
KevinScheiderer and Mario Montanez..

JAMES E.
"JIM" TROTTJames E. "Jim" Trott, 66, of Marysville, died Friday, May 19,
2006, atHeartland at Marysville.He was a driver for the former Conrad
Coal and Supply Company inMarysville. A former guard at the Ohio State
Penitentiary, he alsoserved as a policeman for the village of
Richwood.He was a member of Palestine Lodge No. 158 F & AM and Aladdin
Shrine. Hewas a member of the Union County Emergency Management Agency for
30years and a member of Marysville Eagles Lodge, Aerie 3506.A singer and
rhythm guitarist, he was active with many country andwestern bands for more
than three decades throughout Union County. Heloved to watch and record old
"B" westerns and country and gospel music.He was born July 13, 1939, in
Cambridge, to the late Raymond and LillianFrontz Trott. He also was
predeceased by a brother, Larry Trott, asister, Mary Lou Peterson and three
brothers-in-law, Harold Bennett, RoyPeterson and Alan Farnlacher.He is
survived by his wife of 41 years, Sarah Farnlacher Trott, whom hemarried
April 4, 1965, at Trinity Lutheran Church; two sisters, FriedaBennett of
Cambridge, and Eileen (Andy) Shepherd of Zanesville; abrother-in-law, Earl
(Rea) Farnlacher of South Carolina; and many nieces and nephews.Calling
hours will be Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at UnderwoodFuneral Home,
where Masonic memorial services will be held at 7:30 p.m.and funeral
services will be held at 8 p.m. Graveside services will beheld Thursday at 1
p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery on Route 736.Memorial contributions may be
made to the Union County EmergencyManagement Agency Association or Union
County Shrine Club. Envelopes areavailable at the funeral
home.Condolences may be expressed to the family atcondolences@underwoodfuneralhome.com
or www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.

FLETA
FRANCES ANTHONYFleta Frances Anthony, 92, of New Dover, died Wednesday, May
17, 2006,at Heartland of Marysville after a short illness and with her
daughter at her side.A loving homemaker and devoted farmer's wife, she
was a wonderful motherand grandmother. She was a faithful member of New
Dover United MethodistChurch and the United Methodist Women.She was a
1933 graduate of Ostrander High School. She served 30 years,from 1958 to
1988, as superintendent of the Dairy Goat Department at theOhio State Fair
and was a member of the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame.She was a 4-H advisor
with Buckeye Caper Kids for 50 years and was amember of the Ohio Dairy Goat
Association, the American Dairy GoatAssociation, Liberty Grange, Order of
the Eastern Star George L. BehrensChapter No. 504, Twig No. 4 Hospital
Auxiliary and the Windsor Community Seniors.She enjoyed attending church
suppers and dining out with her daughterand was passionate in her work with
children and her Sanaan dairy goats.Her greatest treasure was the love
she shared with her family.She was born Nov. 5, 1913, in Sherry, Texas, to
the late Caleb and AnzioStevens Byus. She married Andrew B. Anthony on Jan.
1, 1934, and hepreceded her in death on Oct. 7, 1991. She also was preceded
in death bya daughter, Penelope Blessing; a granddaughter, Angela Blessing;
asister, Clara Grooms; and three brothers, Ray Bennett "Ben" Byus,
RobertDwight "Pete" Byus and Caleb Oschel "Buck" Byus.Survivors include
her daughter, Mary F. Anthony of New Dover; her son,Lon Anthony of Columbus;
a son-in-law, Jerry (Wilma) Blessing ofPleasantville; two grandchildren,
Aaron (Tracy) Blessing and Devon(Steve) Brooksbank; eight
great-grandchildren, Tony, Josh and AllisonBlessing and Suzanne, Olivia,
David, Brittany and Stephanie Brooksbank;her sister, Penelope "Nell" Leach
of Marysville; and a sister-in-law,Jean Byus of Delaware.A celebration
of her life will take place Saturday at 11 a.m. atMannasmith Funeral Home
with the Rev. Leo Cunningham officiating. Burialwill take place at Oakdale
Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 9 a.m.until the time of the
service.Memorial contributions may be made to New Dover United Methodist
Churchin care of the funeral home.Friends and family are invited back to
the deceased's home after theburial for a meal and continued
fellowship.Condolences may be expressed at www.mannasmithfuneralhome.com.

LEO
THOMAS MOORELeo Thomas Moore Sr., 87, of Columbus, died unexpectedly
Thursday, May18, 2006, at his residence.He graduated from York Center
High School, class of 1937. He thenserved in the U. S. Army during World
War II in the 247th CombatEngineer Unit on Omaha Beach.He retired as a
life insurance agent from Prudential after many years ofemployment. He was a
longtime member of Lane Avenue Baptist Church,where he served as deacon,
Gideon's International, American Legion PostNo. 79, and a life member of
Millcreek Memorial Post No. 3320, V.F.W. Healso was a 55-year member of
Palestine Lodge No. 158 in Marysville and amember of the Scottish
Rite.He was born March 13, 1919, in West Mansfield, the son of the
lateWilliam and Florence Hornbeck Moore. He also was preceded in death
byhis wife, Claribel Moore, and by his sister, Theresa Galloway.He is
survived by his sons, Leo "Tom" (Sharon) Moore Jr., James "Lenny"(Carol)
Moore and Gary "Dick" (Cindy) Moore of the Central Ohio area;grandchildren,
Christina, Gary and Nathan Moore of the Central Ohioarea; and several nieces
and nephews.Calling hours will be Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Schoedinger
NorthwestChapel, 1740 Zollinger Road, Upper Arlington. A graveside service
andinterment will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at York Center Cemetery,
YorkCenter, after which a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday
atLane Avenue Baptist Church, 1610 W. Lane Ave., Columbus. The Rev.
Dr.Wayne I. Nicholson and the Rev. Lenny Moore will co-officiate.
Areception will immediately follow the service.If desired, memorial
contributions may be made to Lane Avenue BaptistChurch or to Gideons
International, P.O. Box 81, Dublin, OH 43017.Condolences may be sent to the
family by visiting www.schoedinger.com.

FRANCES I. TANNERFrances I. Tanner, 76, of Richwood, died Tuesday afternoon,
May 16,2006, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.A 1948 graduate
of Magnetic Springs High School, she was retired asowner/operator of the
Villa/Hotel Restaurant in Richwood for many years.She was a loving and
caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother andgreat-great-grandmother.
She enjoyed being around and taking care ofpeople and animals.She was
born Jan. 25, 1930, in Union County. She was predeceased by hermother and
father, Otho and Elsie Drollinger Dilsaver; step-father, EzraGreen,; two
husbands, Louis Tanner and Sidney Spurlock; three brothers,Foster, Bill and
Chester Dilsaver; and two sisters, Mabel Fields and Virginia
Bush.Surviving are three daughters, Beverly (Gordon) Brown and Becky
(Ed)Penix of Richwood, and Pam (Denny) Mathys of Raymond; three sons,
DonaldTanner of Bucyrus, Jim (Angela) Spurlock of Richwood, and
Billy(Beverly) Spurlock of Marysville; 19 grandchildren;
37great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.Calling hours
will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at StofcheckFuneral Home,
Richwood, where funeral services will be held Saturday at11 a.m. Burial will
be in Price Cemetery. The Rev. Fred Cheney will officiate.The deceased's
grandsons will serve as pallbearers.Memorial contributions may be made to
the Tanner family in care of thefuneral home at 201 S. Franklin St.,
Richwood, OH 43344.

WILLIAM W. "BILL" AND MARY ELLEN ROWEWilliam W. "Bill" Rowe, 72, died Jan.
16, 1992, at his home in PuntaGouda, Fla., and his ashes have been kept so
that he and his wife of 52years, Mary Ellen Kelley Rowe, 85, who died Jan.
23, 2006, could be laidto rest at the same memorial service.Mr. Rowe
spent most of his life in the building business, including morethan 20 years
with National Homes Corp. of Lafayette, Ind. He couldrepair almost
anything.His career brought about many moves, including living in
Horseheads,N.Y., Tyler, Texas, Marysville, Ohio, Lafayette, Ind., Bradenton,
Fla.,and Fort Myers, Fla. The couple then retired to Punta Gorda, Fla.
Everysummer after retirement they came north and stayed at
Winter'sCampground so they could visit with family and friends. They always
feltMarysville was their home.The elder son of the late Paul and Freida
Marquardt Rowe, he was bornMay 17, 1919, in Monroeville, Ind. He grew up
near and in Fort Wayne, Ind.He is survived by his only brother, Warren
(Vivian) Rowe of New Haven, Ind.Mrs. Rowe spent most of her life
supporting her husband and being amother of four daughters.The daughter
of the late Samuel E. and Clara Young Kelley, she was bornMay 12, 1920, in
San Diego. She grew up in several southern states andFort Wayne, Ind. She
had two sisters, Elizabeth (Earl) Click ofO'Fallon, Mo., and Emily (Robert)
Swain of Fort Wayne, and a brother,Everett (Irene) Kelley of Indianapolis,
who all preceded her in death.The Rowes are survived by four daughters,
Norma Hart of Arcadia, Ind.,Marcia (Don) Mitchell of Marblehead, Linda Nicol
of Marysville, andTracey (Chuck) Vause of Sopchoppy, Fla.; 11 grandchildren,
Heather Rose,David (Rebecca) Martin and Lindsay Hart, all of Indiana, Neil
(Lisa)Vollrath of Milford Center, Khristi Bradley of Raymond, and Brad
(Megan)Mitchell of Marion, Troy (Lori) Nicol of Marysville, Tonya (Jeff)
Gaultof Delaware, Trent (Charlene) Nicol of Tokyo, Japan, Trey and
CarlyVause of Sopchoppy, Fla.; 21 great-grandchildren; and
onegreat-great-grandson.A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held
Friday at 2 p.m. at OakdaleCemetery. Those who wish to attend may bring a
chair or blanket and anygood stories they might wish to share

MICHAEL J. BERNHARDMichael J. Bernhard, 68, died Thursday, May 11, 2006, at
his home in Sebring, Fla.Formally of Prospect, he was the founder and
president of Mike's RoofingInc. for 40 years. He retired in 2000, turning
the business over to hisson Martin Bernhard, who worked side by side with
him for more than 25 years.He was a member of countless organizations and
supported many youthprograms throughout his career. He loved his family and
friends. Heenjoyed fishing and boating, and learned to fish from his mother
inLouisiana. He enjoyed fishing for perch and walleye in Lake
Erie,saltwater fishing in Islamorada, Fla., and bass fishing in
many different states.He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.He
was born Feb. 16, 1938, in Toledo, to the late Jess and FrancesBernhard. He
also was predeceased by an infant son, Michael J. BernhardJr.; an infant
daughter, Melinda Bernhard; and a brother, Cliff Bernhard.He is survived
by his loving wife of 50 years, Doloris Maxwell Bernhard;daughter Monica
(Tim) Harker of Vandalia; sons Martin (Chrissy) Bernhardof Prospect, and
Matthew Bernhard of Marion; 10 grandchildren, KamiBernhard, Matthew (Sara)
Taylor, Elizabeth Bernhard, Michael (Sarah)Bernhard III, Elleair Bernhard,
Sinnitta Bernhard, Ian Harker, MatthewBernhard Jr., Jessica Bernhard and
Marina Bernhard; twogreat-grandchildren, Kelson McCluskey and Josie
Reisinger; two sisters,Bonnie Mayes of Delaware, and Pat (Sandy) Bernhard of
Hilliard; andspecial lifelong friend, Russ Daniels of South
Carolina.Graveside memorial services will be held Saturday at the
MaskillCemetery near Claibourne in Union County at 2 p.m.Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at1105 Mt. Vernon
Ave., Marion, OH 43302 and/or the March of Dimes at 1070College Ave.,
Columbus, OH 43209.Stofcheck Funeral Home, Richwood, is in charge of
arrangements.

LT. JEFFREY L. COLLIERLt. Jeffrey L. Collier, 40, of
Plain City, a Washington Townshipfirefighter, died Monday, May 15, 2006,
surrounded by his loving familyat the Ohio State University Medical Center,
Columbus, after acourageous battle with lung cancer.He was very proud to
be a third generation firefighter. He graduated in1984 from Jonathan Alder
High School and started his career in 1983 atthe Plain City Fire Department
(Pleasant Valley Fire Department). He washired in December, 1987 at
Washington Township Fire Department, Dublin,and was promoted to lieutenant
in January, 1998. He also was a volunteerat Jefferson Township Fire
Department, West Jefferson, and at theJerome Township Fire Department,
where he worked with his dad andbrother since it opened in 1993.He
enjoyed playing golf with his boys and friends. He also enjoyedtaking
pictures, woodworking, and playing hockey with the ColumbusFireman's Hockey
team and the Dublin Hockey team. He was an accomplishedartist who enjoyed
designing T-shirts for the guys at the firehouse.He was an inspiration and
will truly be missed by all.He was born Sept.. 23, 1965, at Memorial
Hospital of Union County.He is survived by his loving wife of 12 years,
Missy Dulgar Collier,whom he married on April 30, 1994; three sons, Tyler,
Hunter andBrayden; his parents, Denzil and Phyllis Skaggs Collier of Plain
City;a brother, Gregory (Tammi) Collier of Plain City; grandmother,
Zella(Phillips) Skaggs of Plain City; sister-in-law, Chris (Randy)
Blackwellof Unionville Center; nephews, Trevor Collier, Adam Collier and
MichaelBlackwell; niece, Kristen Blackwell; and step-grandmother,
Dorothy Golden Collier.Calling hours will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.
and Friday from 1 to 3and 6 to 8 p.m. at Dublin Baptist Church, 7195 Coffman
Road, Dublin,where the funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. with Pastor
PhilConrad and Chaplain Bruce Borror officiating. Burial will be at
ForestGrove Cemetery, Plain City.The deceased requested no flowers.
Memorial contributions may be made tothe Chase Bank, 6271 Perimeter Drive,
Dublin, OH 43017 for his sons'education fund.Arrangements are being
handled by Ferguson Funeral Home, Plain City.Condolences may be sent to fergusonfh@netwalk.com

THE REV.
EARL A. COSANDThe Rev. Earl A. Cosand, 90, died Sunday morning, May 14,
2006, at theSpring Meadows Health Care Center at Woodstock where he had
been residing.He was retired as pastor at the Somersville Friends Church
where hefaithfully served for 27 years. He was also a finishing carpenter
for 45 years.He was a quiet gentle man who was quick to laugh and full of
faith.Having served as a minister for most of his life, he left a legacy
ofspiritual inheritance which is rooted deep within many hearts.
Hegreatly enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters during
summervisits by picking strawberries, playing cards and board games,
drivingaround the countryside, and riding in the go-cart he built. He also
hadthe privilege of meeting and spending time with his
fourgreat-grandsons, to whom he showed much affection and love.There are
many things for which he will be fondly remembered, but mostof all is the
way he lived a life of serving others selflessly andwithout complaint.
Blessed be his memory.He was born May 26, 1915, in Lupton, Mich., to the
late Albert andHattie Small Cosand. He married Margaret A. Stanley in 1939,
and shedied in 1993. He also was predeceased by his only son, David A.
Cosand;four brothers; and three sisters.Surviving are two
granddaughters, Ilse (Aaron) Olson of Dawson, Minn.,and their four sons,
Hunter, Gavin, Micah and Levi, and Heida (Brenden)Carey of Litchfield,
Ariz.; a brother, Alfred Cosand of Roseville,Mich.; a sister-in-law, Violet
Cosand of Roseville, Mich.; abrother-in-law, Gene Rader of Springfield; and
a very special niece andcaregiver of many years, Patty (Gary) Phillips of
North Lewisburg. Thedeceased and his wife considered her to be the daughter
they never had.Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the
Goshen FriendsChurch, where friends may call one hour prior to the service.
Burialwill be in the Zanesfield Cemetery, with Pastors George Freer and
Fred Kensler officiating.Memorial donations may be made to the
Somersville Friends Church.Stofcheck Funeral Home in Richwood is in charge
of arrangements.

HERBERT C.A. "HERB" KLEIBERHerbert C.A. "Herb"
Kleiber, 81, of Marysville, died Sunday, May 14,2006, with his family at his
side at Heartland of Marysville NursingHome after a four-month illness.A
lifelong farmer, he was a faithful, lifetime member of St. John'sLutheran
Church where he had served as a deacon and as a member of theboard of
properties. He attended St. John's School and Chuckery DarbyHigh School. He
served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946 and was aveteran of World War
II.He enjoyed playing euchre, gardening, and farming, especially with
hisson, and enjoyed spending time with his family and brothers and
sisters.He was born April 18, 1925, in Marysville, the second of six
children,to the late John and Frieda Nicol Kleiber.Survivors include his
wife, Alfreda Nicol Kleiber, to whom he wasmarried on Oct. 16, 1954, at St.
John's Lutheran Church by the Rev.Edward A. Hoeferkamp; his daughter, Sharon
(Roger) Wagner, Marysville;his son, Kenneth Kleiber; two brothers: J.
Frederick (Anna) Kleiber,Marysville, and Donald (Loretta) Kleiber, Milford
Center; three sisters,Lucille (Dwight) Rogers and Doris (Dana) Scheiderer,
each of Marysville,and Leila (Charles) Davisson, Milford Center; many nieces
and nephews;and his church family.Calling hours will be today from 2 to
4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at MannasmithFuneral Home. Funeral services will be held
Wednesday at 2 p.m. at St.John's Lutheran Church with Pastors Jack Heino and
Larry Kudartofficiating. Burial with full military honors conducted by the
UnionCounty Honor Guard will take place at the church cemetery.Memorial
contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church CapitalImprovement
Fund, the Bethesda Fund, or to a charity of the
donor's choice.Pallbearers will be Bob Kleiber, Dale Davisson, John
Davisson, WayneKleiber, Dwight Kleiber, Jim Davis, and Mike
Kleiber.Condolences may be expressed at www.mannasmithfuneralhome.com.

ERNEST R. "ERNIE" FETTYErnest R. "Ernie" Fetty, 66, of Raymond, died
Saturday, May 13, 2006, athis home surrounded by his loving family.He
retired in 2002 from GI Plastex as an inspector. He enjoyed
huntingarrowheads with his grandchildren and truly enjoyed spending time
withhis family and his dog, Phoebe. He took great pride in his home
and property.He was born Oct. 24, 1939, in Delaware, and was predeceased
by hisfather, Edward Fetty in January 1994; a beloved brother, Robert
"Bob"Fetty in 2004; and a great-nephew, Patrick S. Sheets in 2006.He is
survived by his loving mother, Geneva Rutledge and a sister, Kitty(Henry)
Sramek Jr., both of Palisade, Neb.; his loving companion of 40years, Mary
Schilling Stenger, of Raymond; three sons, Jerry (Teresa)Stenger of West
Liberty, Jeff (Christina) Stenger of Marion, and Joe(Melissa) Stenger of
Marysville; nine precious grandchildren, Zack,Kaylenn, Brad, Derek, Dylan
and Megan Stenger, Deryk Van Sickle, BrandyWoods and Tracie Sell; three
great-grandchildren, Skyler and Bryan Woodsand Jordan Stocksdale; his
mother-in-law, Marie Schilling of Marysville;three brothers-in-law, Russ
(Mae) Schilling of Marion, and Roger(Roberta) Schilling and Ron (Linda)
Schilling of Marysville; asister-in-law, Betty (Butch) Wood of Raymond;
several nieces andnephews; many great-nieces and -nephews; and a
great-great-niece and agreat-great-nephew, all of Nebraska; numerous nieces
and nephews inOhio; several cousins; and special family friends, Amanda
Coleman, JeffClifton and Justin Stocksdale.Calling hours will Tuesday
from 5 to 8 p.m. at Underwood Funeral Home,Marysville, where funeral
services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m.with Pastor Jerry McQueen
officiating. Burial will be at Broadway Cemetery.Pallbearers will be his
three sons and three oldest grandsons, Jerry,Jeff, Joe, Derek, Brad and Zack
Stenger. Honorary pallbearers will beDeryk Van Sickle, Jerry Fetty, Bill
Simpkins and Rob Sramek.Memorial contributions may be made to Union County
Loving Care Hospice.Envelopes will be available at the funeral
home.Condolences may be expressed to the family atwww.underwoodfuneralhome.com or
condolences@underwoodfuneralhome.com.

LAWRENCE E. OLIVERLawrence E. Oliver, 97, of West
Mansfield, died Saturday, May 13, 2006,at Green Hills Center in West
Liberty, after a short illness.A retired welder and farmer, he was a
longtime member of the NorthGreenfield United Methodist Church. He enjoyed
playing cards, readingwestern novels and trapping. He was especially proud
of his family andenjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting
events.He was born June 3, 1908, in Lawrenceburg, Tenn., to the late Harry
0.and Mary Elizabeth Rush Oliver. He married Violet Lucile Tapp on
June15, 1929, and she preceded him in death on Nov. 21, 1997. He also
waspreceded in death by a son, Russell Oliver, on March 17, 2006;
agreat-granddaughter, Megan; a brother, Orville Oliver; and
threesisters, Edith Foster, Lavera "Bea" Hurley and Nora Akers.Survivors
include four sons, Dwight M. (Doris) Oliver of Fergus Falls,Minn., Lloyd E.
(Sue) Oliver of West Liberty, Boyd E. (Sandra) Oliver ofAshville, and W.
Dean (Marjorie) Oliver of West Mansfield; adaughter-in-law, Biddy Oliver of
Huntsville; 14 grandchildren; 15great-grandchildren; 10
great-great-grandchildren; several nieces andnephews; and his church
family.Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
atMannasmith-Schnurrenberger Funeral Home, West Mansfield.
Funeralservices will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at North Greenfield
UnitedMethodist Church. The Rev. Roger Gorden will officiate and burial
willtake place at Greenlawn Cemetery, West Mansfield.Memorial
contributions may be made to the Caring Neighbors Food Pantryin care of the
funeral home.Condolences may be expressed at www.mannasmithfuneralhome.com.

BARBARA K. SALYERS WINNERBarbara K. Salyers Winner, 65, of Marysville, died
Friday morning, May12, 2006, at her home with family by her side.She
died after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She "fought thegood
fight, finished the race and kept the faith." (II Timothy 4:7).She was
retired from The Scott Company after more than 20 years ofemployment. She
was a 1958 graduate of Triad High School and received abachelor of arts
degree from Franklin University in 1980 at the age of51; an accomplishment
of which she was very proud.She also enjoyed being a member of the Union
County Master Gardeners.She was born Dec. 4, 1940, in Mechanicsburg, to the
late Paris and IreneCordell Salyers.She was married Aug. 9, 1958, at the
Friends Church in North Lewisburg,to her high school sweetheart, Larry J.
Winner who survives. She also issurvived by their daughters, Sheri (Rodney)
Sparks of Hendersonville,N.C., and Terri (Eugene) Sproull of Marysville; two
grandchildren, AaronSparks and Melony Sproull; a great-grandchild, Braden
Sparks; a brother,Paris (Diana) Salyers of Maryville; and nieces and nephew,
Heather(John) Lykins of Marysville, Sutton (Dan) Ignash of Columbus,
andParrish (Jenny) Salyers of Colorado.Calling hours will be Monday from
5 to 8 p.m. at Ingram Funeral Home,where funeral services will be held
Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev.Kenneth Cordell and Pastor Clancy Cruise
officiating. Burial will followat the Maple Grove Cemetery in
Mechanicsburg.Memorial contributions may be made to the Loving Care Hospice
or theLeukemia-Lymphoma Society in care of the funeral home.

BERLIN
PRICEBerlin Price, 81, formerly of Plain City, died Thursday, May 11,
2006,at The Gables at Green Pastures after an extended illness.He was
retired from O.M. Scott & Sons. A World War II Army veteran, hecoached
baseball in Milford Center for many years.His true love was his faithful
companions, his beagles. He spent much ofhis life breeding, raising,
training and showing them. He managedseveral Grand Field Champions and was a
member of the Clark County Beagle Club.He was born Jan. 12, 1925, in
Portsmouth, to the late Bill and MyrtlePrice. He also was preceded in death
by his wife, Norma Porschet Price,in 1990; his oldest son, William "Bill"
Price who died in Vietnam in1968; and 10 brothers and sisters.He is
survived by his children, Garland Price, Rodney (Mary) Price,Bonnie (John)
Schoby, Sharon Price and Mark Price, all of Marysville,and Jean (Ronnie)
Boggs of Milford Center; grandchildren, Bill Schoby,Angie (Aaron) Davidson,
Linda Kay (Jim) Parrott, Mary (Todd) Anderson,Robin Price, Brandy (Jed) Kiss
and Ginny Price; numerousgreat-grandchildren and step-grandchildren; a
sister, Meryl Jordan ofJeffersonville; and Bubba his dog who always rode in
the truck with himand watched TV at his side.Calling hours will be
Saturday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at FergusonFuneral Home, Plain City,
where funeral services will be held Monday at10 a.m. Burial will be in Darby
Township Cemetery, Unionville Center.LANA SUE STIERHOFFLana Sue Stierhoff, 64, of Bellville, died Tuesday
morning, May 9, 2006,at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital.Following a long
and courageous battle with cancer, she "fought a goodfight, finished the
race, kept the faith," (II Timothy 4:7) and is nowcrowned with righteousness
by the Lord.She graduated from Richwood High School in 1959. On June 25,
1960, shemarried her high school sweetheart, James A. Stierhoff, who
survives.Two years later they moved from Union County to Richland County,
whereshe took a position with Dominion Electric.She will be most
remembered for her 14 years of service to MansfieldChristian School, where
she worked as elementary secretary andbookkeeper, ambassador of goodwill and
genuine friend to hundreds of children.She later retired from Richland
County Child Support Enforcement Agencywith five years of service.A
member of Clear Fork Alliance Church, she formerly served as adeaconess,
heading up funeral dinners, and was active in the church'sprayer ministry on
the prayer-chain.She was a member of Bellville Red Hat Society, but her
grandchildren'sactivities and sporting events are what kept her on the go.
Students inthree school districts, Clear Fork, Lexington and West
Holmes,recognized "Nana Stierhoff." Even recently, a team was spotted at
herhome, so visiting athletes could see her and get a hug.Described as
"the hostess with the mostess," she loved to entertain. Shewas a preferred
customer at Fast Eddie's Pizza - always ensuring thefrequent houseful of
kids were well fed.Constantly optimistic, life was a party to her, even in
spite ofadversity. She genuinely enjoyed people, enjoyed life, and
enjoyedsharing the blessings that God had given her. Patriotic, she was
the consummate politician's wife. She was supportiveof her husband's career
and elections as Richland County Sheriff forthree terms over 12 years. She
could walk into a room of 300 people andnever meet a stranger.Of great
Christian faith, she was blessed with a spirit of forgiveness -"love the
sinner, hate the sin" - as she had a true love and compassion for
people.Recognized for a many and varied hat collection, her
animatedpersonality was infectious, and she could communicate volumes with
thesimple shake of her index finger.She was born Nov. 27, 1941, in
Westerville, to Fay Daniel and AudreyEmma Trapp Bevis. Her father
predeceased her, and her mother survives inRichwood. She also was preceded
in death by a grandson, Ian Tyler Conley.She is survived by her husband,
former Richland County Sheriff James A.Stierhoff; their children Elizabeth
"Beth" (Bud) Yoder of Millersburg,Amelia "Amy" (Matthew) Rini of Bellville,
and Jonathon E. S. "Jon"(Joni) Stierhoff of Lexington; 11 grandchildren,
Autumn (Jerrard)Tucker, Caleb Brown, Jacob Brown, Jamie Yoder, Kane Minnich,
DestineyYoder, Noelle Yoder, Kayleigh Conley, Sydney Conley, Tyler Stierhoff
andSpencer Stierhoff; a great-granddaughter, Tristina Tucker; four
sisters,Mary Jo (John C.) Smith and Peggy Faye (Ernie) Jamison of
Richwood,Nancy Bowman of Bellville, and Victoria (Ward) Wildman of Angola,
Ind.;a brother, Kenneth Daniel (Teresa) Bevis of Richwood; and
numerousnieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews who adored
her.Calling hours will be today from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bellville
SnyderFuneral Home, 81 Mill Road, Bellville, and also on Thursday from 1 to
4and 6 to 9 p.m. A worship service, giving glory to God for her
life,will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Clear Fork Alliance Church,
1008Route 97E, Bellville. The Rev. Dr. Michael V. Stine will officiate.
Acommittal service will follow at 4 p.m. at Price Cemetery near
Essex.Memorial contributions to Clear Fork Alliance Church or
ColumbusChildren's Hospital SIDS Unit in memory of Ian Tyler Conley may be
madeat the funeral home.Online condolences may be made to the family by
visiting:www.snyderfuneralhomes.com

GRACE
EVELYN PACKMANGrace Evelyn Packman, 75, of Marysville, died Monday, May 8,
2006, atMemorial Hospital of Union County.She retired from Ranco Inc. in
Plain City after 44 years of employment.She was born Oct. 27, 1930, in
Mechanicsburg, the daughter of the lateFrank and Mary Elizabeth Lorten
Sinclair. She also was preceded in deathby her husband, Roger P. Packman Sr.
in 1992; daughter, Claudia Howell;six brothers, Arthur, Wilbur, Karl,
Raymond, Richard and Franklin; andsix sisters, Jenette Ray, Marguerite
Teach, Ruth Cromwell, EstherMohler, Mary Ellen Kriel and Carrie Belle
Sinclair.She is survived by a son, Roger (Kathy) Packman of North
Lewisburg;son-in-law, John Howell of Urbana; grandchildren, Sarah (Chris)
Strickerof Bellefontaine, Roger Packman of North Lewisburg, Jennifer Packman
ofSpringfield, and John Howell of Marysville; a sister, Lois Ann Lowry
ofMarysville; two brothers, Howard Sinclair of California, and
LowellSinclair of Troy; and two great-grandchildren, DaCota and Caitlin
Hollar of Bellefontaine.Calling hours will be Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m.
at the Freshwater,McDonald & Vernon Funeral Home, North Lewisburg, where
funeral serviceswill be held Friday at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in
Woodstock Cemetery.Memorial Contributions may be made to Mobile Meals
Program, in care ofLois Blue, 500 London Ave., Marysville, OH 43040.JOHN T. BOLLOCKJohn T. Bollock, 64, of London, died Saturday, May 6, 2006,
at his residence.He graduated from Triad High School in 1961. He was an
FFA member ofTriad and Madison County.He served in the United States
Army from 1961 to 1963. He was a lifetimemember of Lost Dutchman's Mining
Association and Gold Prospector'sAssociation of America.He was born Nov.
24, 1941, in Franklin County, the son of the late CarlSr. and Helen Miller
Bollock. He also was predeceased by his wife, MaryAnn Bollock, and a sister,
Katie Blamer.He is survived by a very dear friend, Jean Witbeck; a daughter,
Stacey(Bobby) Johnson of West Mansfield; grandchildren, Chris, Chad,
Sherryand Holly Johnson; a brother, Carl Jr. (Linda) Bollock of
Clearwater,Fla.; and his stepmother, Elva Bollock of North
Lewisburg.Calling hours will be Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rader-Lynch
andDodds Funeral Home, 124 E. High St., London, where funeral services
willbe held Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Lee Stanley
officiating.Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, North
Lewisburg.

HAROLD E. EGELHOFFHarold E. Egelhoff, 66, of London, died
unexpectedly Friday, May 5,2006, at Mount Carmel Hospital, Columbus.A
former member of the U.S. Navy, he also was a member of AmericanLegion Post
No. 106, Chandler Lodge No. 138 F&AM and the London Lions Club.He was
employed for 12 years at the Madison Correctional Institution andretired
from the Pickaway Correctional Institution.He was born Dec. 24, 1939, in
Madison County, the son of the lateBenjamin and Marjorie L. Gill Egelhoff.
He also was predeceased by abrother, Robert, and a sister, JoAnn
Egelhoff.Survivors include two sons, Rob (Chris) Egelhoff of London, and
Jeff(Jeannine) Egelhoff of Marysville; six grandchildren, Alina,
Elizabeth,Palmer, Josiah, Emily and Tristan Egelhoff; two sisters, Mary
(Dean)Goodyear of London, and Sue (Thomas R.) Kennedy of Lake Placid,
Fla.;nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Hye Kim of
Columbus.Calling hours will be today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at
Eberle-FisherFuneral Home, 103 N. Main St., London, where funeral services
will beconducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Wendell Hurley
officiating.Burial will follow at Kirkwood Cemetery.Memorial condolences
may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.

HELEN
MARGARET ELIZABETH MADER KELLAR Helen Margaret Elizabeth Mader Kellar, 92,
of Friendship Village ofDublin, died Friday, May 5, 2006. She graduated
from Marysville High School with the class of 1931 andentered the
Conservatory of Music at Capital University, obtaining abachelor of arts
degree in 1935. Over the next two years she taughtmusic and English in the
public schools of Cridersville.A Delaware resident for 47 years, she was an
active member of St. MarksLutheran Church in Delaware, a member of Delaware
Women's Club, Women'sCity Club, Grady Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and a
volunteer for Mealson Wheels. She enjoyed fishing and always had a bucket of
minnowsoutside the kitchen door ready to go at a moment's notice.In 1985
she moved to Friendship Village of Dublin. Over the years shewas actively
involved in numerous clubs and committees, served on theVillage Council and
was Vespers' Co-Director of Music. With her deepappreciation for music, she
variously played the piano and organ andsang in her church choirs throughout
her life in Marysville, Bexley,Delaware and Dublin. She remained actively
involved in the villagecommunity and family activities until suffering a hip
fracture eight weeks ago.She was born July 27, 1913, in Marysville, the
only child of the lateLawrence John and Matilda Maria Coleman Mader. She
married DelawareProsecuting Attorney Lawrence F. Kellar at Trinity Lutheran
Church inMarysville on Sept. 4, 1938. He served two terms in the Ohio House
ofRepresentatives and died of pancreatic cancer in April 1965. They
werethe parents of two loving daughters who survive. They are Susan
(Larry)Ratcliffe of Delaware, and Jane (Bill) Schildman of
Cincinnati.Also surviving are three grandchildren, Robyn (Aldo) Manzini, Dr.
AmyRatcliffe (Dr. Paul Emerson) and Tom Ratcliffe;
fourgreat-grandchildren; and a host of caring friends.At her request
there will be no funeral or memorial service. Privatefamily graveside
services will be held at a later date in Oakdale Cemetery,
Marysville.Memorial contributions may be made to The Delaware Genealogical
Society,157 E. William St., Delaware, OH 43015, Odyssey Hospice, 6432 E.
MainSt., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 or to a charity of the donor's
choice.Robinson Funeral Home, Delaware, is in charge of
arrangements.Condolences may be expressed to the family atwww.robinsonfuneralhomeinc.com

CARROL "SUSIE" NICHOLSCarrol "Susie" Nichols, formerly
Susie Fischer, 63, died Sunday, May 7,2006, at Heartland of Urbana.She
was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary of West Bloomfield. Shetruly
enjoyed being a homemaker and being with her family. She wasalways there to
help her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.She just loved being a
mother.She was born Aug. 22, 1942, in Paintsville, Ky., the daughter of
thelate Virgil and Jeanette Jones Arms. She also was preceded in death
bya son, Melvin Fischer Jr.She is survived by three daughters, Diana R.
(Tom) Gooding and DebrahaK. (Ken) Seely of Mechanicsburg, and Paulette S.
(Joe) Smith of JacksonCenter; five grandchildren, Mark A. Smith, Michael L.
Smith, Mandy R.Ricks, David A. Ricks and Arl D. Cremeans; 12
great-grandchildren; threebrothers, James (Sharon) Arms of Marysville, Larry
Arms of MilfordCenter, and Gary (Peggy) Arms of Delaware; two sisters, Helen
Johnson ofDelaware, and Shirley Williams of Flat Gap, Ky.; and several
nieces and nephews.Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8
p.m. at theSkillman, McDonald & Vernon Funeral Home, Mechanicsburg,
where funeralservices will be held Friday at 1 p.m.

MARIAM PRICE
ARMENTROUT PERRYMariam Price Armentrout Perry, 79, died Saturday, May 6,
2006, atFairfield Medical Center in her home town of Lancaster.She was a
homemaker.She was born July 16, 1926, to the late Trony and Edna Collins
Price.She also was predeceased by two brothers, Lenord (Lucy) Price and
DonnyPrice; and two sisters, Evland (Bob) Landon and Harriot (Frank)
Davis.She is survived by her husband of 36 years, John Perry; sons Earl
Perry(Kelly Hunter) of Salem, Paul (Mary) Perry and Thom (Kelly) Perry
ofLogan, and John (Melissa) Perry, Chuck (Mary) Perry, and Mark
(Sheri)Perry, all of Lancaster; 12 grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren;sister-in-law Sharon Price of Marysville; many cousins,
nieces andnephews; and special friends, John and Maryland Kilfan and Kenny
andJulia Forman of West Mansfield.A memorial service will be held
Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Church of theRisen Lord 151 W. Chestnut St.,
Lancaster. Per the deceased's wishescremation has taken place.Sheridan
Funeral Home, 222 S. Columbus St., Lancaster, is in charge
ofarrangements.

RICHARD L. BUMPRichard L. Bump, 69, of Delaware and Union County, died early
Thursdaymorning, May 4, 2006, at the James Cancer Hospital, Columbus.He
was a former U.S. Army reservist who received a bachelor of artsdegree from
Ohio Wesleyan University in 1958. He was an avid golfer,especially at the
Mill Creek Golf Club, Ostrander.He was board secretary for the Delaware
County Bank Financial Group fromDecember 1986 to June 2000. He was a member
of Marysville First UnitedMethodist Church, Little Brown Jug Society,
Delaware Noon Kiwanis andthe Delaware County Harness Horseman's Association.
He volunteered forthe United Way and the Senior Nutrition Program,
Delaware.He was born June 25, 1936, in Delaware, to the late Everett and
Elsie Cosgray Bump.In 1959, he married Laura Pierce, who survives. He
also is survived by abrother, Duane (Karen) Bump of Athens; a sister,
Kathleen (William)Weisenberg of Westerville; four nieces; one nephew; and
two grandnephews.A memorial service will be held Monday at 7 p.m. at the
Rodman NeeperFuneral Home, Bennett Brown Chapel, 1510 W. William St.,
Delaware, withthe Rev. Richard Teller officiating. Calling hours will be one
hour prior to the funeral service.Memorial contributions may be made to
the Council of Older Adults,Senior Nutrition Program, 818 Bowtown Road,
Delaware, OH 43015.Condolences may be sent to www.RodmanNeeper.com. Link into the
onlinememorial and registry page.

BEVERLY KAYE GROSEBeverly Kaye
Grose, 63, of Richwood died Friday morning, May 5, 2006, atMemorial Hospital
of Union County after a brief battle with cancer.She was born May 19, 1942,
in Richwood to the late Dwight and Gladys (Ellenwood) Marine.She
cherished the closeness of her family and time with hergrandchildren. She
also enjoyed collecting antique banks and other various antiques.She was
a 1960 graduate of Richwood High School and was a dedicatedemployee of the
Ohio Quarter Horse Association office in Richwood formore than 29 years. She
devoted countless hours, which contributed tothe success of the annual
Quarter Horse Congress. She treasured theenduring friendships of her
coworkers over many years.She married her loving husband Robert Donald Grose
Sr. on April 20,1963, in York Center and he survives. Also surviving are:
her two sons,Robert D. (Kathy) Grose II of Marysville and Kevin Grose of
Richwood;four grandchildren, Kelsey, Kyle, Tiffany and MacKenzie Grose, all
ofRichwood; two sisters, Joyce McGinnis of Marion and Phyllis Mullins
ofColumbus; a brother, Bob Marine of Marion; and several nieces
and nephews.Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the
StofcheckFuneral Home in Richwood, where friends may call Monday from 4-8
p.m.The Revs. Danny Grose and Jerry McQueen will officiate.Burial will
be at the Claibourne Cemetery.Memorial donations may be made to the American
Cancer Society at 1105Mt. Vernon Ave., Marion, OH., 43302.

NORMA J.
HERSHBERGERNorma J. Hershberger, 73, died May 4, 2006.Born in West
Virginia, she had been an Akron resident for most of herlife where she
worked for 20 years at Northwestern Mutual and the last20 years at the
University of Akron. She loved tending to her flowergarden, doing jigsaw
puzzles and, most importantly, her grandchildren,whom she dearly
treasured.She was preceded in death by her husband, Telford "Ted"
Hershberger;parents, Delbert and Clara Secrest; and sister, Sara
Hershberger.She is survived by her son, Tom (Donna) Hershberger, of
Marysville;grandchildren, Jon (Julie) Hershberger, of Northfield Center and
Dawn(Jim) Thompson, of Marysville; great-granddaughter, Emma Grace;
andother loving relatives and friends.The funeral service will be held
on Thursday at the Eckard BaldwinSanctuary Chapel, 760 E. Market St.,
Akron, OH., 44305, with Rev.Howard D. Powell officiating. The family will
receive friends at thefuneral home for two hours prior to the service, from
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.Interment will be at Tallmadge Cemetery.

RAY LEONARD
HORNBECKRay Leonard Hornbeck, 77, died peacefully at his daughter's home in
CapeCoral, Fla., Tuesday, May 2, 2006.Marysville was his home for many
years, although he has resided inFlorida for the past five years. He will be
greatly missed by all whoknew and loved him.He was preceded in death by
both parents, Frank and Beatrice; his wife,Mildred Hornbeck; and his aunt,
Martha (Raymond) Burba of Marysville.Survivors include his son, Andrew Ray
(Lisa) Hornbeck of Valrico, Fla.;daughter, Debra Kay (John) Oliver of
Florida; three grandsons, Lucas andGriffin Hornbeck, still at home, and
Jason Mathews; twostep-granddaughters, Amy and Amanda Oliver of Ohio; an
aunt, Clara F.(Harvey) Fogle of Chambersburg, Pa.; and a cousin Leo Moore of
Columbus,Ohio. He had a long-term, dear friendship with Florence Davidson
ofMarysville, and her sons Mike and Tim.A memorial service will be held
at the York Center Cemetery at a later date.Memorial contributions may be
made to the American Heart Association orAmerican Cancer
Society.

JACK D. MORGANJack D. Morgan, 72, died Friday, May 05,
2006, at his home surrounded by his loving family.He was a 32nd Degree
Mason with the Mount Sterling Lodge. He worked mostof his life as an auto
mechanic and spent six years teaching others histrade at the Northwest
Career Center. He retired from Auto Assets. Mr.Morgan was a car enthusiast
who loved auto racing.He was born Sept. 21, 1933, in Whitesburg, Ky., to the
late Carl andRuth Grace Collins Morgan. He also was predeceased by a son,
David W.Morgan, in 1999; and three brothers, John, Don and Claude.He is
survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Theresa Hickey Morganwhom he
married Oct. 9, 1957; children, Jack Jr. (Pam) Morgan and JayMorgan of
Columbus, Richard (Paulette) Morgan of Illinois, Jill Morganof Marysville,
and Mona (Rick) Pinson of Galloway; grandchildren, Jamie(Gloria) Morgan,
Kiley Morgan, Reid Morgan, David Morgan Jr. and HeavenMorgan;
great-grandchildren, Sean Morgan, Austin Morgan and EmilyMorgan; brother,
Bob (Jan) Morgan of Tennessee; sisters, Patty (Rob)Barnes of Columbus, and
Ruby (Judd) Cheek of Orlando, Fla.; and numerousnieces and
nephews.Calling hours will be Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Ferguson Funeral
Home,Plain City, where services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. Burial will
bein Jerome Township Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to Home
Reach Hospice, Ohio HealthFoundation, 3724 Olentangy River Road, Suite G,
Columbus, OH 43214.

WILLIAM AUSTIN "BILL" VANDERAUWilliam Austin
"Bill" Vanderau, 94, of Plain City, formerly ofMarysville and a lifelong
resident of Union County, died unexpectedly,Thursday, May 4, 2006, at
Riverside Methodist Hospital.A lifetime grain and livestock farmer on Payne
Road, he was also anassociate of the Scott's Farm Seed Company for 15 years
during the 1940sand '50s, where he was a pioneer in the growth of hybrid
seed corn. Hewas also an associate of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company,
where he wasthe head of security for 20 years.He attended Marysville
First United Methodist Church and was known amongneighbors and friends for
his well- manicured rose bed at his home onHickory Drive. He and his wife
enjoyed traveling, especially on Tomia Lowe's excursions.He was born
March 9, 1912, in Union County, to the late William A. andBertha I. Bump
Vanderau. He also was predeceased by four sisters, LucyBrown, Helen Myers,
Ivalou Crim and Clara Vanderau; two brothers, Philipand Robert Vanderau; a
niece, Eileen LeVan Stults; a sister-in-law,Blanche Deardurff; and two
brothers-in-law, Robert Deardurff and Victor LeVan.He is survived by his
wife of 58 years, Nina L. Poling Vanderau, whom hemarried March 20, 1948, in
Marysville; a sister-in-law, Esther LeVan ofLewistown; nieces and nephews,
Margaret (Michael) Sidle of Columbus, theRev. Robert Vanderau of Providence,
R.I., John (Pam) Vanderau ofLittleton, Colo., Herbert (Rosemary) LeVan of
Lewistown, Phillip (Barb)Deardurff of West Liberty, and Fred (Kathy)
Deardurff of East Liberty;and many other relatives.Calling hours will be
Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Underwood Funeral Home,where funeral services
will be held Monday at 11 a.m. with the Rev.Richard Teller officiating.
Burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the
Marysville First UnitedMethodist Church building fund. Envelopes will be
available at the funeral home.Condolences may be expressed to the family
atcondolences@underwoodfuneralhome.com.

JAMES
RAY "JIM" GABERTJames Ray Gabert, 63, of Marysville, died Wednesday, May 3,
2006, at theGables at Green Pastures.He was a research pathologist for
O.M. Scotts from 1968 to 1983. From1985 to the present, he worked as an
orderly and then, as a LicensedPractical Nurse at Union Manor Nursing Home,
Memorial Hospital of UnionCounty and The Gables at Green Pastures.A man
of deep faith with a passion for Biblical study, he was a memberof Christian
Assembly Church where he served as an elder.He was a 1962 graduate of
Speedway High School in Speedway, Ind. Heearned a bachelor's degree in
botany from Butler University and amaster's degree in botany from Ohio
University. He received his LPNtraining at Tri-Rivers Vocational School in
Marion. With a specialconcern in healthy living and with an interest in
plants and theirmedicinal uses, he studied and categorized all the medicinal
herbs in Union County.He was born Feb. 2, 1943, in Indianapolis, to the
late Orion and Vivian Lytle Gabert.He is survived by his wife of 39
years, Cordia Tressler Gabert, whom hemarried June 25, 1967, in
Indianapolis; three daughters, Cathy (George)Boyle of Morgantown, W. Va.,
Kristen (Jack) Hays of Meherrin, Va., andStephanie (Tim) Trenschel of York
Haven, Pa.; five grandchildren, Katie,Allie, Jackson, Kyrie and Garrison;
three brothers-in-law, Keith (Sarah)Tressler and Brice (Linda) Tressler,
both of Indianapolis, and Stephen(Pat) Tressler of Columbus; and a cousin,
Barbara Alger of Atlanta.A victory celebration will be held Sunday, May 21,
at 3 p.m., atChristian Assembly Church with the Rev. Donald Moceri
officiating.Written memories of Mr. Gabert can be e-mailed or brought to the
servicefor the family to cherish.Memorial contributions may be made to
Christian Academy School, 1003 N.Maple St., Marysville, OH
43040.Remembrances and condolences may be expressed to the family atcondolences@underwoodfuneralhome.comLEWIS L. ERWINLewis L. Erwin, 88, of Lewis Center, died Wednesday, May 3,
2006, atGrady Memorial Hospital in Delaware.He was preceded in death by
his wife, Dorothy.Survivors include his children, Joyce A. Smith and Carol
(Gary)Kagenski; grandchildren, Katrina L. Smith, Jennifer H. Gale and Debi
S.(Jerry) Shirk, Jodee (Fiela) VanRooyen and Matthew
Glenn;great-grandchildren, Tabitha, Joel, Zachariah, Bo, Ambur,
Cody,Elizabeth Samantha, Jarron and Cullen; great-great-grandchildren,
Ryleyand Lillian; sister, Elizabeth Garrison; brother, Rex (Fran) Erwin;
andother relatives and friends.Calling hours will be today from 7 to 9
p.m. at Rutherford-CorbinFuneral Home, 515 High St., Worthington, where
funeral services will beheld Friday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Peter Miller
officiating. Burial willfollow in Fairview Memorial Park.

MILDREN
BEIGHTLER LINDENMildred Beightler Linden, 91, of Elyria, died Monday, May 1,
2006, ather home after a short illness.She resided in Marysville for
more than 30 years.She was born Feb. 10, 1915, in Mechanicburg, to the late
Charles andMary Haight Palmer. She was preceded in death by her first
husband,Walter Beightler; second husband, Gilbert Gray; brothers Bill and
VernonPalmer; sister Vaughn Lantz; and granddaughter Tricia
Hazelett.Survivors include her husband George Linden; daughter Janet
Hazelett;four grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.She donated her
body to Case Western Reserve School of Medicine forResearch. Online
condolences may be sent to jimjanhazelett@aol.com.

FRANKLIN "FRANK" E. DILLEFranklin "Frank" E. Dille, 61, of Marysville, died
Monday, May 1, 2006, atHeartland of Marysville with his wife at his
bedside.He retired in 2004 from Clark Trucking Company after 31 years. He
receivedmany safe-driving awards during his employment. He enjoyed going for
carrides, eating out and loved deer watching, hunting and fishing.He had
a special interest in trains and especially enjoyed excursions withhis wife
on the Ohio Central Railroad through the Sugarcreek Amish country.He was
fond of monster trucks and truck shows and his dog, Lucky.He was born April
2, 1945, in Wood County, to the late Everett E. andGeraldine M. Ruble
Dille.He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sharon Kay Norris Dille, to
whom hewas married Dec. 11, 1971, at the Marysville Evangelical Friends
Church bythe Rev. Glenn Althouse; three brothers, Dean Shaffer of Tiffin,
Ben Babcockof Wayne, and Chris Babcock of Findlay; his mother and
father-in-law, Bettyand Paul Norris of Marysville; two sisters-in-law, Deb
Root and BeckyWolford, both of Marysville; a brother-in-law, Paul (Amy)
Norris ofDelaware; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins,
co-workers andspecial friends, including Jim and Rose Large of
Kenton.Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Underwood Funeral
Homewhere funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. with the Rev.
EdVinson officiating.Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland
Hospice, 6500 Busch Blvd.,Columbus, OH 43229.Condolences may be
expressed to the family atcondolences@underwoodfuneralhome.com.

NANETTA
ANNABELL NOLANDNanetta Annabell Noland, 71, of Richwood, died Tuesday
morning, May 2, 2006,at Memorial Hospital of Union County.She worked at
HSSI in Columbus.She was born Sept. 2, 1934, in McConnelsville, to the late
Robert K. andRuby A. Albright Hill. In December, 1950, she married David
Noland, who diedin February 1988.She is survived by a step-daughter,
Ruth Geho of Raymond; a sister, VioletJones of Marion; two brothers, Robert
(Connie) Hill of Nashville, Tenn., andRichard L. Hill of Richwood; five
grandchildren; and several nieces andnephews.Graveside services will be
held Thursday at 1 p.m. at Price Cemetery withthe Rev. Joseph Rhea
officiating.Memorial contributions may be made to the Union County Humane
Society, 16540County Home Road, Marysville, OH 43040.Arrangements are
being handled by Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood.Condolences to the family
may be expressed at www.ballingerfuneralhome.com.

NANCY
ELLEN SNYDERNancy Ellen Snyder, 60, of Columbus, died Monday, May 1, 2006,
at MayfairVillage Retirement Center.She retired after 19 years as a
legal secretary to the state of OhioAttorney General. She was a member of
St. Andrews United Methodist Church,Beavercreek. She was very generous
with her time, having volunteered for many schools,churches, civic and
nonprofit organizations through the years.She was preceded in death by her
husband, Reginald E. Snyder, and a brother,John Kandel. She is survived
by a daughter, Peggy (Michael) Campbell; a son, Keith(Karla) Snyder; her
parents, Herbert and Elizabeth Kandel; grandchildren,Timothy, Duncan,
Heather, Meghan and Tyler; sisters, Mari (Gary) Campbelland Judy (Blair)
Sell; and nieces and nephews.Calling hours will be today from 2 to 4 and 6
to 8 p.m. at SchoedingerWorthington Chapel, 6699 N. High St., Worthington,
where a funeral servicewill be held Thursday at 11:30 a.m. with Chaplain
Jackie St. Aubinofficiating. Interment will be in Kingwood Memorial
Park.Memorial contributions may be made to HomeReach Hospice, 3595
OlentangyRiver Road, Columbus, OH 43214.Condolences may be expressed at
www.schoedinger.com.

GOLDA FRANCES DENNISGolda Frances Dennis, 98, formerly of York Center, died
Sunday, April30, 2006, at the Gables at Green Pastures.She was a
homemaker and an excellent cook. She was formerly a member ofthe Church of
Christ in Christian Union.She was born Feb. 3, 1908, in Hocking County, to
the late Bert andJennie Burgoon Keister. On Feb. 24, 1940, she married
George EarlDennis, who died in August of 1979. She also was predeceased by
twodaughters; one grandchild; one brother; and three sisters.She is
survived by a daughter, Donna (Lewis) McComas of York Center; asister, Verl
Keister of Cincinnati; one grandson; fourstep-grandchildren; one
great-granddaughter; and three step-great-grandchildren.Graveside
services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at ClaibourneCemetery with the
Rev. Fred Cheney officiating.Memorial contributions may be made to
Alzheimer's Association, 225 N.Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL.
60601-7633 or by visiting www.alz.org.Condolences to the family may be
expressed atwww.ballingerfuneralhome.com.

KATHY
DEMCHAKGraveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Oakdale
Cemeteryfor Kathy Demchak, who died Dec. 23, 2005, at her home. The
publicceremony will include interment of ashes and a monument dedication.
Mrs.Demchak was a longtime English teacher for Marysville schools and
amember of First Presbyterian Church of Marysville. Arrangements
arebeing handled by Underwood Funeral Home.

LOUISE B.
HADDIXLouise B. Haddix, 78, of Kettering, died Saturday, April 29, 2006,
at her home.She was retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base after 26
years of service.She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and a
daughter, Gail Carr.She is survived by three children, Gwen (Jeff) Melton
of Mount Vernon,Geri (David) Osborne of Marietta, Ga., and Gary Haddix
(fiancee AprilWaller) of West Harrison, Ind.; eight grandchildren, Nick,
Jay, Cory,Breanna, Zack, Derek, Brittany and Bethany; three sisters, Mary
Weaverof Tipp City, Helen (Burl) Queener of Huber Heights, and
VirginiaGreenbaum of Irwin; and a brother, Charles "Bud" (Marge) Weaver
of Marysville.A memorial service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at
Newcomer FuneralHome, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Dayton. A gathering of family
and friendswill take place Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Privateinurnment will be held at David's Cemetery.Memorial contributions
may be made to Hospice of Dayton in the deceased's memory.Condolences may
be expressed at www.Newcomerfamily.com.